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Sun, 02 Aug 2015 22:30:27 +0000en-UShourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=4.2.3Square Enix Goes to Krypton For Their NYCC Exclusivehttp://nerdist.com/square-enix-goes-to-krypton-for-their-nycc-exclusive/
http://nerdist.com/square-enix-goes-to-krypton-for-their-nycc-exclusive/#commentsWed, 02 Oct 2013 01:00:25 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=91574Whether or not you loved this summer’s Man of Steel is one thing, but it’s hard not to fall head over superpowered heels for Square Enix’s New York Comic Con exclusive, a shiny new black version of their Play Arts KAI Man of Steel Superman figure. That’s right — for a cool $80 ($79.99 technically), you can take home a miniature version of Henry Cavill clad in his stealthy Superman finest. On our planet, the symbol on his chest means “sweet”!

Standing at an impressive 9.5 inches, he is nearly as tall as the real Clark Kent (presumed to be 10 inches)! Plus he comes with interchangeable hands, in case you find closed fists to be eminently boring, and a display stand to make your co-workers more jealous than young Bruce Wayne at a parent-teacher conference. Here are all the relevant specs for you numbercrunchers out there

Having seen it up close, I can affirm that the sculpt is top notch and the packaging is something that would make the 40-Year-Old Virgin consider trading his Steve Austin figure. While your best bet for going home with Clark is to snag one at NYCC, the figure is also available for pre-order on Square Enix’s online store while supplies last. To prove that we didn’t leave our hearts in the Phantom Zone though, we suggest that you check back here near the start of NYCC for a, shall we say, super giveaway…

What do you think of Square Enix’s Man of Steel Superman black variant? Let us know in the comments below.

Limited to a run of 1,000 pieces, this exclusive 10″ figure will set you back $64.99 and comes with a window box display case, alternate hands, weapons, display stand and hockey pads (they don’t fit). Okay, I was lying about that last one, but can you just imagine?

Those who have a preternatural aversion to long lines can pre-order the figure at Square Enix’s newly refurbished online store while supplies last. Just take note: if you pre-order, they won’t be available for pickup at SDCC; they’ll be shipped straight to your house on July 17th, so just sit back, relax and have Alfred make you another platter of Smuckers Uncrustables (which is what I imagine Bruce Wayne eats).

I don’t know about you guys, but the brushed metal look makes Gotham’s Dark Knight look damn good. You know how when they show a hamburger on a fast food commercial with all the ingredients falling into place, the burger just looks like the tastiest thing you’ve ever seen? This is kind of how I feel about this metallic variant. Alas, if only we were billionaires like Bruce Wayne, our pre-con budgeting would be way easier. Now feast your eyes on the hand-sculpted glory of the Goddamn Batman and start thinking about which of Gotham’s many financial institutions you’ll need to knock over to come out of Comic-Con in the black.

What do you think? Is this the Comic-Con exclusive you need? The one you want? Let us know in the comments below!

]]>http://nerdist.com/square-enix-unveils-comic-con-exclusive-black-metallic-batman-figure/feed/4Square Enix Gives DC Comics Heroes a PLAY ARTS Kai Makeoverhttp://nerdist.com/square-enix-gives-dc-comics-heroes-a-play-arts-kai-makeover/
http://nerdist.com/square-enix-gives-dc-comics-heroes-a-play-arts-kai-makeover/#commentsWed, 15 May 2013 19:00:00 +0000http://www.nerdist.com/?p=75460When they’re not making RPGs with gravity defying hair or giving Eidos a platform to push out gems like Tomb Raider, video game megalith Square Enix also puts out an impressive array of figures, statues and collectible goods through their PLAY ARTS Kai line. Joining the vaunted ranks of Cowboy Bebop‘s Vicious and Man of Steel‘s General Zod (kneel before him; sorority letter not included) is an awesome collection of classic DC Comics character variants. In a gallery posted to Facebook, Square Enix’s general manager of the PLAY ARTS Kai figure brand revealed the reimagined DC Comics character figures and some impressive artwork, which will evidently appear on the packaging. Take a gander at their take on Batman, Wonder Woman, and Green Lantern below, then start counting down the days to their projected August release date, when you can snag them for $79.99 each.